U.S. military confirms Qur’ans were kicked, stepped on and splashed with urine at Guantanamo
Saturday, June 4, 2005 On Friday, the U.S. military released the results of their investigation and confirmed that in 5 separate incidents, American guards at the Guantánamo Bay prison “mishandled” the Islamic holy book. However, they stress that guards were usually “respectful” of the Qur’an. One incident involved splashing a Qur’an with urine by urinating near an air vent while others involved kicking, stepping on and writing in Qur’ans. Brigadier-General Jay Hood, the commander of the jail, said that these incidents are the exception to the rule. In a statement issued late Friday, he said: “The inquiry … revealed a consistent, documented policy of respectful handling of the Qur’an dating back almost two-and-a-half years.” Gen. Hood looked into the allegations, published and then retracted by Newsweek, that American personnel flushed a Qur’an down a toilet. He said that the inquiry did not find any evidence supporting this particular allegation. “The…
Solar Radiant Heat Is The Smart Home Heating Choice
More On This Topic: Select Access By Christopher Lollini When most people think of the term solar power, they typically conjure up an image of a home with a collection of solar panels on its roof generating electricity for its owner. While it is true that the vast majority of home solar power systems are conventional PV solutions that are used in this way, the power of the sun can also be used to heat your home. Solar radiant heat uses the warming power of the sun to either heat the home directly, or by the circulation of water through a floor or wall that has been heated by the sun. Old Concept, Updated Technology Radiant heat is a very old concept that was first used in large-scale construction by the Romans. The original roman baths used radiant heat to warm the building and the water used in the baths…
Messi passes from penalty for Suárez’s hat-trick as Barça beats Celta 6-1
Monday, February 15, 2016 Yesterday, Barcelona football star Lionel Messi made a risky pass from the penalty spot to Luis Suárez, setting up the completion of a Suárez hat-trick against Celta Vigo, and Barça defeated them 6–1 in a La Liga match at Camp Nou. Suárez climbed to the top spot for La Liga this season, scoring 23 goals, and FC Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 30 games in all competitions. By passing to Suárez, Messi missed an opportunity to attempt his 300th goal in the Liga. You can take a penalty like that, it’s legal and there’s a Cruyff penalty we all know. The match saw four yellow cards, all for the Celta Vigo players. Barça had eleven shots on target as compared to Vigo’s four. Gustavo Cabral was the first booked in the game in the eleventh minute. Messi opened the scoring for the Catalans in the…
Chef who appeared on Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ commits suicide
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Joseph Cerniglia, a chef who had appeared on Gordon Ramsay’s television show Kitchen Nightmares, has commited suicide. Cerniglia was the owner of Italian restaurant Campania. He jumped off a bridge into the Hudson river on the New York–New Jersey border. At the time of filming in 2007, Cerniglia owed suppliers $80,000. Officials reported that 39-year-old Cerniglia had jumped off of the George Washington Bridge into the Hudson. His death has officially been ruled as suicide. His body was retrieved from the river after reports of a man jumping off of the bridge. Ramsay released a statement to the Press Association saying “I was fortunate to spend time with Joe during the first season of Kitchen Nightmares. Joe was a brilliant chef, and our thoughts go out to his family, friends and staff.” Cerniglia told Ramsay about his personal debt when he came to the restaurant in…
Wikinews Shorts: December 7, 2008
A compilation of brief news reports for Sunday, December 7, 2008. Contents 1 ‘Progress’ seen in US auto bailout deal 2 Ghana to hold elections 3 Archbishop of York says Mugabe must be overthrown 4 Scandal-ridden Congressman loses delayed election Officials say that progress is being made in a deal to bail out three United States carmakers. The U.S. government will be holding weekend talks on the plan after two days of Congressional hearings. Dana Perino, the White House press secretary, stated that discussions with both parties had been “constructive”. Executives from the three companies – General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler – have pleaded before two Congressional committees, asking for $34 billion in order to stop collapse. “I’m convinced that by Sunday we will have an agreement that people can understand on this bill,” said Barney Frank, a representative from the state of Massachusetts. Sources “‘Progress’ in US auto bail-out” — BBC…
Home Builders How To Select A Good One
More On This Topic: Flat Pack Kitchen Cabinets There are lots of home builders to choose from but when it comes to the home you have been dreaming about for many years. However it is essential that you choose wisely. To ensure that the finished product is everything you want it to be you need to select the right builders. Choosing the wrong ones can bring disappointment, worry and regret your way. Building a new home is a huge undertaking and it is also one of the biggest investments you will ever make in your life so you must be as selective as possible! To be selective you must do market research. Getting bids and estimates is important to the final decision that you make. Even if you are told that a certain building company is really good at what they do you should still get bids from at least…
Wikinews interviews Australian Glider Amanda Carter
Friday, September 28, 2012 Melbourne, Australia — Monday, following her return from London, Wikinews talked with Amanda Carter, the longest-serving member of Australia’s national wheelchair basketball team (the Gliders). ((Wikinews)) You’re Amanda Carter! Amanda Carter: Yes! ((WN)) And, where were you born? Amanda Carter: I was born in Melbourne. ((WN)) It says here that you spent your childhood living in Banyule? Amanda Carter: City of Banyule, but I was West Heidelberg. ((WN)) Okay. And you used to play netball when you were young? Amanda Carter: Yes. ((WN)) And you’re an occupational therapist, and you have a son called Alex? Amanda Carter: Yes. It says “occupational therapist” on the door even. And I do have a son called Alex. Which is him there [pointing to his picture]. ((WN)) Any more children? Amanda Carter: No, just the one. ((WN)) You began playing basketball in 1991. Amanda Carter: Yes. ((WN)) And that you’re…
Wikinews Shorts: December 25, 2008
A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, December 25, 2008. The Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota has reported a sharp decrease in the number of global vehicle sales in November. The firm sold 618 000 cars in that month, a decrease of almost 22% from the same time last year. This comes several days after Toyota’ prediction that it would have its first annual loss in 71 years. Sources “Toyota sales plunge in November” — BBC News Online, December 24, 2008 “Toyota’s global sales mark worst drop in 8 years” — Miami Herald, December 24, 2008 Rene-Thierry Magon de la Villehuchet, the fund manager of an investment fund that lost US$1.4 billion to Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, was found dead on Tuesday, having committed suicide. De la Villehuchet was found by a security guard in his Madison Avenue office in New York City on December 23. A bottle of sleeping pills and a…
Apple announces Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5, and iCloud
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 At the company’s own Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote at the Moscone West center in San Francisco, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the next generation of software products from Apple. Apple unveiled Lion, the new version of their Mac OS X operating system for desktop and laptop computers that brings new features to the software. They also demonstrated iOS 5, a new version of the operating system that powers iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads. Alongside both announcements, Jobs also announced a new iCloud service to sync data among all devices. All 5,200 participating developers will spend the rest of the week in workshops with Apple employees; developer releases of each product were made available today. Mac OS X Lion will be shipped in July through the online Mac App Store available on Mac computers for US$29. According to Apple, the update adds over 250 new features…
The Importance Of Healthy Dog Treats
More On This Topic: Pet Food Delivery Service It wasnt so many years ago when dog treats consisted more or less solely of milk bones, fatty biscuits, and table scraps. Not many options, and virtually none that were healthy. Well, times have definitely changed! Nowadays, savvy pet owners choose dog treats that include greenies, healthy biscuits, and gourmet bones.Not only are there more options for now, the quality has improved significantly in recent years as well. And with the Internet boom, finding the best biscuits and bones for your puppy is as easy and tapping a few keystrokes. Its important to note that many pet owners are now advocates of healthier dog treats for monetary reasons as well. They realize that, while they tend to cost more, healthy treats and food actually save money in the long run. A healthier diet over a lifetime results in less disease and illness…